MNP in India- How old it work for users ?
FAQs The first phase of MNP ( Mobile Number Portability ) in
India . This is how mobile number portability would work for a normal user.
1.
Send the following SMS to 1900-PORT- eg. PORT 0123456789.
2. You will get a SMS
with your unique porting code. This is a unique number that will be maintained
along with your mobile number with a third party called MNP Service provider (
Selected Companies for this service in India. Syniverse Technologies and
Telcordia ). The unique code has a expiry time. You need to apply to the new
preferred operator with that code within the stipulated time.
3. The new
operator will communicate with existing operator and ask for permission. If
approved the new operator will set a time for porting and communicate this to
MNP provider and existing operator.
4. On the set date and time, the current
operator will be disconnect the number and pass the message to MNP provider.
5.
The new operator will now claim that number and MNP would maintain a Central
database with the new details.
i. What is the cost of switching an operator
through MNP ?The maximum charge can be Rs.19.00 rupees only. This has to be
paid to the new operator. The operator can choose to charge you lesser.
ii. Can
i charge operator multiple times using MNP ? Yes. Through there is a limitation
of how frequently you can change the operator. Once switched you cannot change
the operator for the next 90 days.
iii. Will my mobile number be disconnected
during porting ? Yes. During disconnection from old and connecting to new
operator you number will be dead for about 2 hours. Fortunately , this will
happen only between 10 PM to 5 AM.
iv. How much time will the whole process
take ? According to rules set by TRAI, it shouldn't take more then 4 days for
the complete process from the time of applying to new operator.
v. Can i carry
forward my prepaid balance to the new operator after MNP ? No.
vi. Can a
postpaid user apply for MNP ? Yes.The old operator will approve only after all
dues are cleared.
vii. Can i switch circle through MNP ? No. The inter-circle
portability has not been implemented yet.
viii. Can i switch from prepaid to
postpaid or vice-versa with MNP ? Yes. You can do that even without MNP.
ix. Do
i need to have a new SIM from new operator ? Yes. You will need to change your
SIM. A part from number retention everything is same as getting a new
connection.
x. Can i switch from CDMA to GSM through MNP ? Yes.